A Wilson Family Adventure

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90410188118994009722012-02-01T20:56:30.827-07:00A Wilson Family AdventureSam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.comBlogger5221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-78536700618973449052012-02-01T20:56:00.000-07:002012-02-01T20:56:30.835-07:00Wordless Wednesday- Sam's Fun Times

Before and after daycare, Sam was pretty funny. This morning, he was helping cool down the waffle by blowing on it. After I picked him up from daycare, my running gloves were sitting out, so he put them on and squished his face. Then it was dinnertime.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-21958599156634206732012-02-01T08:05:00.000-07:002012-02-01T08:05:17.387-07:00101 Things in 1,001 Days Update- End of January

I have been able to complete 1 more item from my list, but since we are moving I will probably have to make some changes to the list. 101 Things- Changes Needed

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-29002506547897807252012-01-30T07:54:00.000-07:002012-01-30T07:54:14.609-07:00Pantry Challenge- The End

I didn't adhere to the Pantry Challenge to the letter. There were times that I forgot to thaw something or thought that I had ingredients that I didn't have, so I had to head to the store for random items, but I KNOW that I saved money this month. Here were our family’s goals for the “Eat From The Pantry Challenge” To build my menus from what we have in the freezers and pantry. To stop at the

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-4774696870456664332012-01-29T20:53:00.000-07:002012-01-29T20:53:19.732-07:00Week #4- The SUV-- COMPLETE!!

I'm happy that I didn't put off this project any further. I'm definitely happy with how it turned out. Before Photos After Photos TIP: Always have a trash bag in your vehicle. Bag at left is for reusable bags. Blanket, backpack filled with toys and car seat tray. If you are wondering why I left the small crate on the floor; Sam uses it to climb up onto his cars eat, so I don't have

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-29391314307603948132012-01-27T07:40:00.001-07:002012-01-29T20:41:53.523-07:00Week #4- The SUV

I have decided that my SUV is the next organizing project I'm going to tackle. With a 2 year old, there are toys, hats, a blanket, games, graham cracker crumbs, and who knows what else in my backseat. The back of the SUV is filled with a stroller, workout clothes, jumper cables and reusable bags. I need a method for this madness. I would show you some photos today, but my husband has the SUV

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-86705974436649627922012-01-26T12:24:00.002-07:002012-02-01T11:18:58.725-07:00Operation Minimize- Year #2 (21-33)

I haven't been able to find the breakdown of the items that I donated to Goodwill, but last night, I went through more of my closet and took another bag to ARC on my way to work this morning. 4 Pair of Dress Pants 1 Pair of Jeans 2 Dress Shirts 1 Hoodie 2 T-Shirts 1 Sweatshirt 1 Workout Shirt 12 Items

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-9434742826919384172012-01-25T12:18:00.009-07:002012-01-25T12:18:00.698-07:00Operation Minimize- Year #2 (1-**)

Computer Nerd for "Minimize" Now that we have decided to put our house on the market, and move to the other side of town, I don't think that we will have a huge problem purging 2,012 items from our home in 2012. My guess is that we will be agle to get rid of at least that many items before the end of June. Here is the first few items that I donated to ARC. 2 Cloth Belts 3 Lazy Susan's 3 Shot

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-91872484506907461192012-01-23T09:01:00.001-07:002012-01-25T11:30:34.398-07:00Pantry Challenge- Week #4

2012 January Pantry Challenge- Week #4 My weekly menu never seems to go as planned, so we are moving the Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas to tonight and tomorrow night. We also had to change our Saturday and Sunday night dinners because we celebrated my husband's mother's birthday on Saturday by going to Carrabba's. Yummy!! There was no way that I was passing that up. Sunday - Carrabba's

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-79886404608792389982012-01-22T19:34:00.000-07:002012-01-22T19:34:25.635-07:00Week #3- The Loft (To Be Continued)

I was hoping to get more done than was actually accomplished, but it's definitely 1,000% than it looked like on Friday. Hopefully, I can finish the rest this week and still move onto another project this coming weekend. HERE is how it looked before. Here is the middle shots. My wedding bouquet, husband's boutonniere and the glass that we broke. The TV should be trashed (at Best Buy) on

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-30456954483093193322012-01-20T06:48:00.000-07:002012-01-20T06:48:01.177-07:00Christmas Decorations! Still! Really!!

Whenever I see homes around town that still have the Christmas decorations still up, I have been rolling my eyes. Of course, that's before I realized that we still has a few items outside our front door. 99.99% of the time, I enter our house through the garage, after pulling in my SUV. My husband is the one that comes in the front door. Yesterday, he reminded me that our wreath and a Merry

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-91035772185721787042012-01-20T05:40:00.000-07:002012-01-20T05:40:50.847-07:00Week #3- The Loft

Our Week #3 project (The Loft) has been a dumping ground and sore spot within our home for years. We use the loft in a lot of different ways- there is a TV, our computer and desk, and we also have some of Sam's toys and books in there. Until we get close to putting our house on the market, we will be leaving the TV and chaise where it is. Until then, everything else needs to be cleaned off,

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-62903047023679857842012-01-16T12:12:00.003-07:002012-01-16T12:12:00.598-07:00Week #2- Command Center

I was planning on working on organization our Command Center (a centralized place for notes, schedules, contact information, etc.), but this is one of the weeks that I am skipping. We have some breaking news!! We spent all weekend driving to the other end of town (Broomfield and Westminster, CO) looking for a new house. Our current location's school district is sub par and we want to make sure

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-37792285623301904852012-01-16T09:45:00.001-07:002012-01-16T09:51:33.242-07:002012 January Pantry Challenge- Week #3

2012 January Pantry Challenge- Week #3 My husband wanted something different than what I had planned, so we diverted from the pantry challenge on Sunday and tonight, but we are getting back on track. Sunday - Chinese TakeoutMonday- Chinese Takeout leftovers Tuesday- Kathy's Delicious Whole Slow Cooker Chicken (except it will be frozen) Wednesday- Chicken leftovers Thursday- Venison Steaks with

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-16580828469941916312012-01-11T06:16:00.000-07:002012-01-11T06:16:01.088-07:00101 Things in 1,001 Days Update- Already

I have already completed 1 item and have 6 in process. Please click on the following link to view my progress on the 2012 101 Things in 1,001 Days Project. Here is the full list. Personal 1. Get a massage- 5 times 2. Get a pedicure- 5 times 3. Get acupuncture 4. Win a photography contest with a cash prize 5. Take a Photoshop class 6. Buy and drink an expensive bottle of wine (> $100) 7. Get

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-89242614531689160612012-01-10T12:12:00.004-07:002012-01-25T11:31:09.179-07:00Pantry Challenge Progress

So far, I have had to make some small changes to menus for the Pantry Challenge, but nothing Earth shattering. The changes were mostly running out of a meal and having to add another one or having more of an item to have for an extra day. The later is what has occurred this week. We have enough of the Crock Pot Chicken to have another meal tonight. I'm going to use it to make enchiladas. This

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-35588600672641205922012-01-07T21:21:00.006-07:002012-01-26T08:07:49.116-07:00Week #1- Pantry

This year, I am participating in a project that I found last year and (somewhat) participated in- 52 Weeks of Organizing. This year, I'm going to be more deliberate about partaking in this project on a consistent basis so that our family clutter does not get out of control again. Week #1- Our Pantry mess /mɛs/ Show Spelled[mes] noun a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition: The room was in a

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-89620099100412070482012-01-06T14:43:00.002-07:002012-01-09T07:39:42.866-07:002012 January Pantry Challenge- Week #2

I'm so glad that I cleaned out the freezers. There are so many items that I found that would be so yummy. Here is my menu for week #2 Sunday - Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe Monday- Chicken leftovers Tuesday- Venison Steaks Wednesday- Pork (I'm not sure how I'm going to cook it) Thursday- Pork leftovers Friday- Chicken and Veggie Pasta Saturday- Chicken and Veggie Pasta leftovers

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-72252993985372972852012-01-03T08:22:00.000-07:002012-01-03T08:22:01.507-07:00New Year's Day Broncos Football

For Brian's Christmas present, I purchased 2 tickets to the New Year's Day Broncos game. We had great seats, the weather was pretty nice (since we were dressed properly), and there was a lot of energy in our section. The only downside, was that the Broncos lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Our Seats Were AWESOME!!!!

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-76441971750217143532012-01-03T08:14:00.001-07:002012-01-25T11:31:32.580-07:00Happy New Year!! and 2012 Pantry Challenge Update

Last Night's Pasta with Meatballs- Yummy! I already have to update the Pantry Challenge Menu in the first week. Current Menu Plan for January 1-7 Sunday- Lunch @ Broncos Football game Dinner- Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Monday- Turkey Chili leftovers Tuesday- Pasta with Meatballs Wednesday- Pork Tenderloin and broccoli Thursday- Pork Tenderloin leftovers Friday- Salsa Chicken,

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-12010964533919004182011-12-31T17:44:00.001-07:002012-01-24T09:01:08.961-07:00Freezer Cleaning

I completed one last project in 2011, I cleaned out our basement freezer. Before This Freezer Hasn't Been Empty Since it was Purchased in 2007. Vegetable, Dessert & Frozen Entree Basket Fruit, Chicken, Bread and Fries Basket Shrimp and Pork Basket After 4 Bags and a Box of Bad Food Linked to Good Cheap Eats

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-13506939916213515942011-12-31T07:44:00.000-07:002011-12-31T07:44:00.209-07:0052 Weeks of Decluttering Project

After completing my Operation Minimize project in 2011 (Original Idea), I knew that I didn't want to accumulate that amount of items ever again and have to go through it all, but there are definitely areas in our house that are clutter magnets. The 52 Weeks of Decluttering Project Was Born!! So, instead of participating in that again, I decided to work on not letting areas in my home get

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-17249456771368186152011-12-30T12:34:00.001-07:002011-12-30T12:35:19.469-07:00Updated 2012 Family Weekend Calendar

Currently, our family does not need a standard calendar where activities can be listed every day, just on weekends. My husband wants to know what's on the schedule so that he can add/change items (of course with my permission). Here is the 2012 Weekend Calendar (January - April) January 2012 Weekend Calendar February 2012 Weekend Calendar March 2012 Weekend Calendar April 2012 Weekend Calendar

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-24683038506621840742011-12-29T16:03:00.001-07:002012-01-25T11:31:58.622-07:00January 2012 “Eat From The Pantry Challenge”

Now that Samuel's older (and I recently completed a freezer inventory on our kitchen freezer and soon to complete a pantry inventory and our basement freezer), I think that I can complete a Pantry Challenge with a little more success than what occurred in February 2010. Here are our family’s goals for the “Eat From The Pantry Challenge” To build my menus from what we have in the freezers and

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-23978626666637845092011-12-28T08:42:00.000-07:002011-12-28T08:42:47.192-07:00Operation Minimize- Week 52 (1,954- 2,023)

WE DID IT!!! We got rid of 2,011 items from our home in 2011.With 3 days to spare!! I started this challenge mid year, and was a little bit worried that I wouldn't be able to finish it in time, but thanks to Samuel growing like a weed and contributing a lot of outgrown clothes and our basement being a disaster, we made it. I also cleaned out the freezer in our kitchen (as apposed to the chest

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-79932950637841834482011-12-28T08:16:00.000-07:002011-12-28T08:16:55.579-07:00Wordless Wednesday- Fun in (and with) the Snow

Daddy pulled Sam around in his sled for the first time this winter.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-57739746994247584232011-12-27T14:35:00.000-07:002011-12-27T14:35:29.667-07:00Small Victory

Last night, I counted a victory. I was able to take a few minutes and clean off our dining room table. It has always been a dumping ground for items that did not need to be taken care of immediately. Hopefully, this will soon be remedied by a "Command Center" with places specifically for the mail (divided between me and my husband), cork board for upcoming events, a family calendar, and a

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-35491385719912502542011-12-23T21:03:00.000-07:002011-12-23T21:03:12.924-07:00Operation Minimize- Week 51 (1,902-1,953 )- More Basement Junk!!

I was able to unload items from my three most important categoriesDonate, Recycle, and Trash This will definitely get me closer to my 2011 goal. Here is the breakdown. Donate13 Frames2 Candles1 Sony CD Walkman1 CD Holder1 CD (Michael Jackson)1 Zion National Park Water BottleNotebook3 Sets of StationeryHairdryerSoap HolderNail FileLoofahGlow in the Dark Lipstick1 Makeup Bag RecyclePentax BoxRazor

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-67552580182329785632011-12-23T06:46:00.001-07:002011-12-23T06:46:00.052-07:00"Lost" Photos

I was given several CDs, from my MIL Andrea, with photos that I hadn't seen. We hope that you like them like we do. June - October 2011 Photos

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-77613968479433961882011-12-22T06:49:00.006-07:002011-12-28T08:47:39.267-07:00New Organizer for 2012

Along with a normal 2012 calendar (about $5 that works great for me), I'm having my office purchase me THIS, undated, planning notebook with circle the date and my annual work calendar. I'm going to use this notebook to start planning my weekly meals. I really hate going to the store multiple times in a week to get things for dinner. Hopefully, with this, I can organize meals better and use my

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-54559129394103805452011-12-21T10:00:00.000-07:002011-12-21T10:00:22.584-07:00Wordless Wednesday- Not My iPad Anymore

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-39760584516606489862011-12-20T12:45:00.000-07:002011-12-20T13:27:44.079-07:00Am I Going to Make It??

I have 11 days left in 2011, and I still have over 100 items to remove from our house. I know that there are dark, scary places in my basement that have items that I can purge. I just need to find them. I think I'm going to check under the stairs. Brian is already talking about getting a couch for the basement and putting up a TV, but before we can do that, I want to get rid of as much stuff as

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-67558831039929581322011-12-19T10:21:00.001-07:002011-12-21T11:36:01.716-07:00Early Christmas

Because we are flying to Florida, late this week, to visit my dad for Christmas, we celebrated Christmas with Brian's parents yesterday. They are WAY too generous. The first thing I opened from them will help save me from the wrath of my son, Samuel. No more black eyes for Mommy. At first, Samuel wasn't interested in anything but my iPad. I think it's so cute when Sam takes other people's

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-31347192184126599402011-12-14T08:36:00.000-07:002011-12-14T08:36:33.514-07:00Wordless Wednesday- My Kid Kicks My Butt

On Saturday, my son threw back his head and it went straight into my nose. Crack!! Here’s what they look like today. These pictures look like I'm a disembodied head. :)

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-7155156271900455992011-12-13T13:00:00.002-07:002011-12-13T13:00:43.646-07:00Update on Black Eye

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-81893952808773919872011-12-13T07:20:00.005-07:002011-12-13T07:20:00.646-07:00Quick Organizing Project

A few weeks ago, I looked at our dining room table, and there were quite a few items hanging off the back of some of the chairs that should be put outside or in our garage. I purchased this small, 4 knob coat hook and had my husband install it in our garage. Now, items that are used for automotive endeavors and outdoor activities, can be hung up away from our living room, and are able to dry

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-59328929473803040522011-12-12T12:31:00.010-07:002011-12-12T12:31:00.313-07:00Breakfast With Santa- December 3rd

Literally, 5 seconds after I opened an e-mail from Maggiano's Little Italy advertising Breakfast with Santa, at their downtown location, I called for a reservation. I guess I opened my e-mail at the right time, because the person that answered the phone said that I was the 2nd person to call for a reservation. It must have just been sent. The closest that Sam would get to Santa was taking

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-43478403241223536482011-12-12T10:24:00.002-07:002011-12-12T10:24:47.839-07:00Operation Minimize- Week 50 (1,806- 1,901)

I squeezed some time this weekend to go into our basement and look through a few more boxes to see if I remove the final 206 items from our home to complete my project of removing 2011 items from our house in 2011. Earlier this year, I donated a lot of CD's that didn't have cases. Yesterday, I finally found a lot of those empty cases, so I was able to throw out a bunch. I was also able to find

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-81690660091795598872011-12-12T10:10:00.000-07:002011-12-12T10:10:30.450-07:00Two Black Eyes-- Thanks Samuel!

On Saturday, Samuel was looking out our back window, standing on the couch while I was laying on it. I asked him to come down. He stood up, turned, sat on me and then, flung his head back, straight into my nose. My husband was across the room and could hear the crack. I immediately had one of the worst headaches I have ever had (I'm still feeling it now). Even with ice, the left side of my nose

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-16139382154058313912011-12-02T10:34:00.001-07:002011-12-02T10:43:27.143-07:00Donations for 2011 Taxes

Since I have been donating a lot of items for my Operation Minimize Project (HERE is where I got the idea) and participating in raising money for charity, I have amassed a lot of receipts for donation items. I have collected them all and put everything together so that on April 14th we aren't going crazy adding up everything. Monetary Donations- $490.20 American Cancer Society- $160.20 Team in

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-90592921355939312862011-12-02T08:19:00.004-07:002011-12-02T12:14:39.474-07:00Operation Minimize- Week 48 (1,771- 1,805)

This past weekend I found a few more boxes with items that haven't been touched since we moved it. A lot of people may not have opened the boxes, but since I'm keeping count, I did. I found a combination of mismatched pint glasses (mostly souvenir glasses) and large Starbucks coffee mugs that we obviously haven't missed over the last 5+ years. Away they go. I also found a box with sheets for a

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-5989938603182303902011-11-28T14:47:00.000-07:002011-11-28T14:47:10.993-07:00Rocky Mountin Toy Train Show

Yesterday, our family went to the Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show at the Denver Merchandise Mart. When me and my sister were little, my dad bought us a small train set that went around the Christmas tree. Brian also had a bigger, better train set, that's still in his parent's basement. We knew that, along with his best friend Elmo, Sam was interested in trains (especially Thomas The Tank Engine).

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-20301100060488460962011-11-25T13:38:00.000-07:002011-11-25T13:38:43.604-07:00Our Black Friday

My husband, Brian had to work, so me and Samuel went to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. We got there right at 9am (when they open) and it was almost deserted. We went to the T Rex Encounter exhibit. It was really neat. Sam kept a hold of my hand most of the time, but wasn't visibly worried. He definitely liked the triceratops better than the T Rex, but liked the whole thing. We also

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-30505848925692061832011-11-24T17:58:00.002-07:002011-11-24T18:09:58.979-07:00Fiction VS. Reality and Apple Crinkle

Here is the look that I was hoping for for our first Thanksgiving at home. I also just love the centerpiece that I put together from items that I found while cleaning out our basement. Of course, with a 2 year old, this won't be the reality. First off, remove the wine glasses. If he gets a hold of anything, my next post will be on Shit My Kids Ruined. Next, take off the place mats. Anything that

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-13618286884916958772011-11-23T07:53:00.002-07:002011-11-23T07:53:45.824-07:00Wordless Wednesday- Another Black Eye

Thank you Samuel!! Mommy really likes being close to you, but stop getting so close, so fast that you give Mommy a black eye.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-61473550916630181902011-11-21T09:24:00.000-07:002011-11-21T09:24:53.059-07:00Sam Was Hungry

Yesterday morning, Sam and I were playing on the floor and he decided to dive on me, head first with his mouth open. At first it was bleeding. Here is what it looks like this morning.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-14476941309560455032011-11-21T08:27:00.018-07:002011-11-21T08:35:38.509-07:00Queen Bed Set- SOLD!!!

I'm giving up the garage (again) for a good cause. My husband's cousin is going to buy the full bedroom set, including box spring and mattress from us. YEA!! That means, that the entire set is being moved into our garage so that we can have a clean house for Thanksgiving. Brian and his dad moving all the items into the garage. Thanks guys!! Box spring and mattress off the ground. This

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-13595272021204702292011-11-18T08:52:00.001-07:002011-11-18T08:53:16.681-07:00Giving Up the Garage- Again

I have to give up the garage again, to house our Queen Bedroom Set (headboard, footboard, 2 nightstands, dresser and hutch with mirror) that we need to sell/donate. We also have a 4' x 4' oak bookcase to sell It's all taking up way too much room in our Living Room and Loft. Help Take It Off Our Hands!!! Make an offer, any offer!!! If you don't like oak, don't worry. These items can be easily

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-47589604949037969262011-11-16T15:19:00.000-07:002011-11-16T15:19:51.865-07:00Winner- Photo Holiday Cards

I won something again. I rarely have time to get on Twitter for more than about 90 seconds, but I really wanted to win a set of 25 photo holiday cards- And I did!! Tiny Prints has such beautiful cards for every occasion. Check them out HERE.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-34830398099381409582011-11-15T16:03:00.001-07:002011-11-16T12:17:30.953-07:00My 101 Things in 1,001 Days

On September 28th, my My 101 Things in 1,001 Days project ended IN COMPLETE FAILURE I was only able to complete 34 items. That only a completion rate of 33.6%. Not only was I only able to complete 34 items, I failed at writing about those accomplishments and posting them to the blog. Therefore, I'm starting another one on January 1, 2012 with a revised list. Here is what it looks like. Wish me

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-17037099164545315482011-11-14T06:02:00.000-07:002011-11-14T08:07:08.551-07:00Meatless Monday on Sunday

I had some vegetables that were going bad, so I wasn't able to wait until tonight for Meatless Monday. Vegetable Pizza 1 can artichoke hearts 1 green pepper 8 oz. package of sliced mushrooms Mozzarella cheese Pesto DiGiorno pizza crust

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-90778536891739554612011-11-10T07:34:00.019-07:002011-11-10T07:34:01.683-07:00To Complete Before Thanksgiving (And Beyond)

Here are some projects that I would like to complete before Thanksgiving. To put above kitchen cupboards. Then I get to move onto Christmas crafts. I'm going to make this from a small end table that I already own. Made up of important dates (birthdays, first house, wedding day, etc.)

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-49942460714132352642011-11-10T06:24:00.000-07:002011-11-10T06:24:01.037-07:00Random Items I Found on Brian's iPhone

These are in no particular order.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-87550708312733849902011-11-09T06:19:00.004-07:002011-11-09T06:19:00.192-07:00Wordless Wednesday- Finally

I finally received the photos that were taken in September and approved in October for alteration and production. This is only part of them CHECK THEM OUT

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-27161689906216993762011-11-08T06:44:00.028-07:002011-11-08T06:44:00.354-07:00Brian's Birthday Bash and CPR and First Aid Class Results

We were unable to celebrate Brian's 40th birthday during it's original weekend because of my mother's heath issues, so we decided to reschedule it for the weekend of October 21st. We had it set up that Sam would spend that Friday and Saturday nights with Brian's parents and we would celebrate Brian's birthday on Friday and attend the CPR and First Aid Class on Saturday morning. I don't think

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-84843109004361558322011-11-07T09:44:00.001-07:002011-11-07T09:44:27.994-07:00One Year Ago

Around this time last year, Sam had to be admitted to The Children's Hospital at Parker Adventist (FULL STORY). I was looking on Brian's phone and found some more pictures and a video from that weekend. These are definitely the silly portion of our stay.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-59108165566831475692011-11-07T09:27:00.000-07:002011-11-07T09:27:49.236-07:00Day at the Museum

The first Saturday of every month, the Denver Art Museum has free entry for CO residents. We didn't have anything else planned, so Sam and I took the light rail downtown, met Brian (he was working in the morning) and headed over there. Sam's New Hat and Mitten Set. The China portion of the Denver Art Museum was definitely our favorite. Sam had fun building Build the Great Wall of China with

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-89676974248330373312011-11-07T08:47:00.000-07:002011-11-07T08:47:34.969-07:00Living Room Help Needed

Please!!! Someone purchase our queen size bedroom set, mattress and box spring. I want my Living Room back. Make me an offer. Anything!!!! http://denver.craigslist.org/fuo/2665942810.html

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-54049724262404856022011-11-07T06:42:00.001-07:002011-11-07T08:18:33.435-07:00New Toilet Seat

I found this toilet seat cover on Amazon about a month ago and finally installed it last night. A full size toilet seat with an attached potty seat for Sam. Genius!!

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-1988128510714706032011-11-06T18:38:00.000-07:002011-11-06T18:38:27.607-07:00Stinky Mommy

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-10315560037537752832011-11-02T11:38:00.000-06:002011-11-02T11:38:29.317-06:00Wordless Wednesday- Today's Forecast- SNOW!!

The view from my office window.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-77370211222761225782011-10-31T20:30:00.000-06:002011-10-31T20:30:09.541-06:00Halloween Weekend

This past weekend, The Children's Museum of Denver hosted their annual Trick or Treat Street. This is something that we have gone to since Sam was born. Photo from 2010 Photo from 2009 and Another from 2009 My mother made his costume for the last 2 years, but it was getting tight on him so I decided to make him something new. Actually, I decided to make costumes for all of us.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-28765014247590925852011-10-29T14:25:00.000-06:002011-10-29T14:25:59.162-06:00Then & Now- Our Bedroom Set

Then- Oak Bedroom Set From 2003 Now- Beautiful New Cherry Bedroom Set We Love It!! During our purchase of this set last weekend, we were told that we would need to call to get our 2.5 hour delivery window after 1pm yesterday. We were hoping that our appointment window would be early in the morning, so we were definitely upset when we were given the window of 11:45 am - 2:15pm. Of course,

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-30778713188445838352011-10-28T07:20:00.000-06:002011-10-28T07:20:48.692-06:00Unbelieveable

I couldn't believe my eyes. I was driving my son to daycare and I looked down a residential street. I saw Christmas lights displayed-- ALREADY!! I was horrified. It's not even Halloween. It drives me nuts when retailers start playing Christmas music and put out their displays in late October, but (I believe that) people should wait until mid-November or just after Thanksgiving to display their

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-89980354538999351292011-10-26T14:39:00.000-06:002011-10-26T14:39:15.404-06:00Wordless Wednesday- Yesterday and Today

Yesterday's view from my office Today's view

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-78147426335240053682011-10-25T05:16:00.001-06:002011-11-03T07:55:43.427-06:00Weekend Organization- Garage

I had purchased 2 Overhead Ceiling Mount Storage Units for our garage back in August. They finally went up this weekend and were partially filled. I love them! So far, we have been able to store our camping, boating and off-season sporting equipment. There are more items in our basement that I want to bring up and store in the garage (holiday decorations, coolers and water bottles, and

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-90131389289976302032011-10-24T15:36:00.000-06:002011-10-24T15:36:46.400-06:00Easy Kid-Closet Makeover Plan

I received THIS Parents Magazine link in my e-mail box this morning. I had to laugh, because our son's closet is the only one that is organized in the entire house. Before our son was born, the closet in his room was mine. I knew that I needed a great organizational system and something that we could give our child whenever he/she was born. I have been hoping that I could purchase another

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-9995162450706607732011-10-23T08:22:00.000-06:002011-10-23T08:22:22.236-06:00New Complete Bedroom Set

My husband and I have been sleeping on a queen bed for as long as we have been together. It has been okay, but every once in a while I wake up with an elbow in my back or a hand on my butt. Neither of us are snugglers, so having this size bed has been an issue. But No More!! We decided to purchase our bedroom set at American Furniture Warehouse. They have good prices and quality pieces. This set

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-75440891658241779752011-10-19T16:11:00.000-06:002011-10-19T16:11:32.715-06:00Office Furniture Sale

There are still 4 drawer lateral filing cabinets (8), credenzas (4), wood bookcases (6), desks (3), etc. that my company needs to get rid of by the end of the month. If you have the space and want to get some FREE office furniture items, let me know and I can let you know what is still available and when you can come pick it up. Photos If you would like to make a donation for your free item

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-60416954614906765232011-10-19T09:48:00.000-06:002011-10-19T09:48:20.893-06:00Wordless Wednesday- Lovin' the ATV

This past weekend, we went to Almont, CO so that Brian and his parents could go elk hunting. Unfortunately, they didn't bag anything, but Sam got his first chance to rind on an ATV. It took everything we had to get him off it. He just loved it.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-63797941968161328592011-10-14T07:48:00.000-06:002011-10-14T07:48:00.446-06:00My First Sewing Class Since 8th Grade

I am in the process of taking an 8 week sewing class through the local Parks & Recreation Department. At the first class, we were given a supply list for use during the sessions to make several items and hone our sewing skills. I'm a complete beginner, so I barely had a sewing machine, let alone everything required for the class. Since my company changed their logo and tagline, I had at least

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-10375291851563701942011-10-13T08:41:00.001-06:002011-10-13T08:53:52.356-06:00Albuquerque Balloon Festival Photos- Finally

We headed south out of Denver on Friday night, September 30th to spend 1 day in Albuquerque for the Balloon Festival. I know what you are thinking "That's a 6.5 hour drive for just 1 day???" It's was totally worth it. Even though we didn't get to sleep until 2am and had to get up at 5:30am to get on a bus to the event, we had a ton of fun. Just look for yourself. There were tons of people

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-43021196824151830242011-10-06T08:09:00.000-06:002011-10-06T08:09:00.539-06:00Office Furniture Sale

I have a lot of office furniture that I'm selling to benefit The American Cancer Society. Please let me know which item(s) you want to purchase (as a 100% tax deductible donation) and we can set up a time when you can come pick them up. http://acs-fundraisers.blogspot.com/ I-25 and Belleview Avenue area.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-72275552150035100902011-10-05T13:58:00.000-06:002011-10-05T13:58:56.376-06:00Wordless Wednesday- A Fall Tradition

This post isn't really going to be "Wordless," but it will be full of photos that I took of my son and our neighbor kids having fun in the leaves. And just being all around silly!

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-63299717471756562982011-09-30T09:02:00.000-06:002011-09-30T09:02:53.250-06:00Black Eye Update- End of Week 1

It was 1 week ago today that Sam decided to give Mommy a black eye. Here is an updated photo. Yuck!!

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-64113841428679847502011-09-28T07:57:00.000-06:002011-09-28T07:57:13.904-06:00Wordless Wednesday- Me & Elmo

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-88881975204230676262011-09-27T09:03:00.000-06:002011-09-27T09:03:38.636-06:00Another Milestone!!

For the past week, Sam has been put on the potty at daycare to get him used to the sensation and feeling of the potty. He has only sat on the potty at home with his shorts/pants on for the past month or so. Yesterday, at daycare, he actually peed while he was on the potty twice! Of course he missed and got his shorts wet, but it totally counts. We are so proud of you Sam!

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-1709078551887563752011-09-26T11:40:00.002-06:002011-10-05T10:31:07.318-06:00Operation Minimize- Week 39

I know that I'm supposed to be getting items out of my house, not bringing them in, but my son continues to get older and he is always in need of new clothes. My MIL went crazy at the local Just Between Friends Sale and she sucked me in (in a great way). I met her at the presale on Saturday night and she had already filled her trunk with tons of clothes for Sam. I went through them and they all

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-55276089401916527542011-09-24T14:47:00.001-06:002011-09-24T14:47:27.824-06:00Operation Minimize- Week 38 (1,674- 1,677)- Selling Gold

While we were cleaning out our basement, we came across a large amount of real and costume gold and decided that there really wasn't anything that we were going to do with it, so we decided to sell it. We weren't positive what was what, so we just brought it all. Everyone has driven down the street and seen individuals standing on the corner, flipping around signs advertising "Cash For Gold." A

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-32663341083555633642011-09-24T14:32:00.001-06:002011-09-28T12:15:51.437-06:00Then and Now

This first picture was taken about 3 hours after Sam decided that it was a good idea to head butt me (about 7pm last night). Here is what the same mark looked like at around 7am this morning.Here is what the same mark looks like now (2:30 pm today). I wonder what it will look like tomorrow?

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-72230763122302463822011-09-21T09:05:00.001-06:002011-09-21T09:05:43.470-06:00Operation Minimize- Week 38 (1,665- 1,673)

More stuff went to ARC this morning. It's not much, but it's still more stuff out of my house. Pants 2 Onesies Infant washcloth Long sleeve shirt 2 Bibs Vegetable peeler Corkscrew 9 Items

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-11026261063079576942011-09-18T20:13:00.000-06:002011-09-18T20:13:22.023-06:00Sam Wanted to Drink His Water With a Spoon Today

Silly boy!

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-53778668065155974542011-09-13T15:28:00.001-06:002011-09-13T15:30:59.612-06:00Saturday's Photo Shoot Proofs

This afternoon, I received a link to a gallery of photos that were taken Saturday at Hudson Gardens. Because of the sheer number of photos, limited editing has been done. Please click on the link below to view, as I cannot download any to this blog. It's my understanding that I will receive a CD for these proofs, so I should be able to send out (at least) e-mail quality photos once they are

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-1851136740103033242011-09-12T16:13:00.002-06:002011-09-16T08:20:11.697-06:00Operation Minimize Update- Missing Items from Purge List (1,665-1,743)

I can't believe that I had a list of items that were donated that got misplaced. Well, at least I have it now. Here are more items that were donated to Goodwill and/or ARC. Sam's Items 4 Infant towels 2 Vests 1 Swimsuit 7 Short sleeve shirts 4 Long sleeve shirts 10 Onesies 7 Pairs of socks 1 Dressing gown 7 Pairs of pants 2 Cloth diapers 4 Inserts for cloth diapers 4 Swaddling blankets 1 Pair of

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-71062646068033445892011-09-12T12:55:00.001-06:002011-09-12T12:55:00.271-06:00Our Calendar

I have been trying to find a calendar that works with my family. Right now, with Sam being so small, the only real activities that we have planned are during the weekend. Therefore, I have made a monthly calendar with only the weekend days listed, so that my husband knows what times are taken and can add things that he wants to do in the remaining time. The spacing for these calendars may need

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-41230151227206637262011-09-12T08:39:00.001-06:002011-09-12T08:40:08.006-06:00Operation Minimize- Week 37 (1,545-1,664)

This was just about how I was before this catharsis. Sunday was another purge-fest for the Wilson household on its way to having a multi-functional basement. We still had a lot of stuff piled up from our pathetic yard sale a few weeks ago, so (while Sam hung out with his grandparents on Grandparent's Day on Sunday), I went to work collecting up the garage and basement items that needed donated

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-44548679458697779992011-09-10T14:47:00.000-06:002011-09-10T14:47:36.794-06:00Ladybug

It has been a while since I have seen a ladybug. I was cleaning out our computer desk and one was crawling on my husband's organizer that he hasn't touched in a few years. I'm sorry I couldn't get it in focus.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-27699015646454621042011-09-10T14:42:00.001-06:002011-09-12T08:22:12.403-06:00Attack the Junk Drawer- Week 36 (1,519-1,544)

Our junk drawer held just that; JUNK! I decided that I would just take out everything and fix it on a moment's notice, therefore there aren't any before pictures. I already had the plastic organizers in there, but things had just overrun it. I threw out probably15 perfectly good writing utensils, but how many do you actually need. Also, there were probably around 20-40 assorted paperclips and

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-85157807049334736202011-09-09T08:04:00.000-06:002011-09-09T08:04:32.813-06:00Operation Minimize- Week 36 (No Additions)

This week has been pretty busy, so I haven't had a chance to put stuff into my vehicle to be donated to charity. Our garage still has too much stuff in it that needs to be donated so that I can fit my SUV into it before the cold weather sets in. Therefore, on Sunday, when Sam is hanging out with his grandparents (on Grandparent's Day), Brian and I are going to load up his truck and get all that

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-57217904614820107612011-09-07T08:48:00.000-06:002011-09-07T08:48:56.056-06:00Wordless Wednesday- Sam's Daycare Providers

These are two of the women who have been looking after Sam since he was 6 weeks old, Miss Jennie and Miss Margaret. Thank you ladies!!

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-23324125672470093742011-09-02T07:33:00.000-06:002011-09-02T07:33:29.896-06:00Operation Minimize- Week 35 (1,360-1,518)

Even though all weeks (formally) start on Monday, I'm going to include things in this post that were completed on Saturday (8/27), since I'm going Saturday-Friday. Saturday was kind of busy for our family. We decided to go to the Chile Harvest Art Festival (total waste of $10 if you ask me). It should have been a free festival, but that's neither here nor there. Before my 2pm eye

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-79480098342508345942011-09-01T11:21:00.000-06:002011-09-01T11:21:43.733-06:00Samuel Update

We had an appointment with Samuel's pulmonologist this morning and we have some news about his condition. Sam will be returning to nightly oxygen. Boo Hoo!! We need to make an appointment with an ENT to make sure that there aren't any upper obstructions to his lungs. Another pulse oximetry will be performed. Sam has been diagnosed with infantile asthma. Sam will continue his twice daily

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-84827395864882218372011-08-31T08:58:00.002-06:002011-09-01T11:49:05.026-06:00Family Room Organization- Sam's Toys

I forgot to take a before shot, but believe me, Sam's toys were all over our family room. The mat letters were strewn about and his books were on every flat surface in the room. Office Depot did not sponsor this posting :) We needed a better solution. Instead of selling an old 3-level microwave cart, I repurposed it as a toy box and book case. I put a paper box on the bottom shelf (which

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-25557140696713925772011-08-30T07:41:00.013-06:002011-08-30T07:41:00.117-06:005 Reuses For Business Cards

My company is moving to a new location (about 2 blocks away) on September 12th, so I have a ton of business cards that would be thrown away if I didn't find another use. Here are 5 ways to reuse your old business cards. Business cards make excellent bookmarks. Business cards with a blank side are the perfect size for short shopping or To Do lists. Bag Tags- When you're reusing gift bags and

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-90514676466277791192011-08-29T09:38:00.000-06:002011-08-29T09:38:17.621-06:00Menu Plan Monday

Surprisingly, on Saturday, I put together a menu plan for the week. I haven't determined exactly which day I'm going to make which items later in the week, but here is the names of the recipes. Tonight- Rotisserie chicken (leftover from last night) Tuesday- Pork Tenderloin Other Recipes Portabella mushroom and cracked pepper turkey tenderloin Vegetable quesadilla Turkey Sausage Jambalaya Black

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-56329023728282755452011-08-29T07:59:00.000-06:002011-08-29T07:59:37.355-06:00Mini Organizing Project for $2.97

I have been buried in plastic container lids for years, with never a good way to organize them. Pyrex lids Ziploc lids Rubbermaid lids Since moving into our house 5 years ago, they have occupied a shelf under our counter. They never balanced quite right, so they would always fall over and onto the larger shelf below. My husband just wants to empty the dishwasher and doesn't want to take a ton

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-52628825993633521882011-08-24T07:54:00.000-06:002011-08-24T07:54:29.727-06:00Wordless Wednesday- Playing At the Park with Mommy & Grandpa

My dad was in town visiting, so we decided to head to the park one morning.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-16531644450433146902011-08-23T11:55:00.002-06:002011-08-24T08:09:54.336-06:00Yard Sale Review and Week 34 (328-1,359)- LONG!!!

Here is a review of the yard sale that we had last Sunday and an update of our Operation Minimize Project. Items that Sold 52 outfits and toys of Sam's- The proceeds will go into his college fund 4 Stereo wires Before the sale with my ILs and Sam. 5 Cd's 23 Pops (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sprite and Sierra Mist) 2 Pieces of red cookware Bread Maker Blender Microwave Portable

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-34479622145276755282011-08-22T10:48:00.000-06:002011-08-22T10:48:15.338-06:00Photo Session

Due to a scheduling error (on the part of our photographer) we did not have our scheduled session at Hudson Gardens on Saturday morning. We decided to stay and I took some pictures of my boys on my own. Hopefully during the professional photo session, I can actually be in some of them.

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-45604489604968758872011-08-19T12:53:00.000-06:002011-08-19T12:53:22.204-06:00Purge and Organization - This Weekend and Beyond

Sunday is the BIG YARD SALE for the Wilson Family. After this huge purge of items from our household, I don't want our home to go back to how it looked before; full of items that we don't use, never dust and just put up with. I would like a house that doesn't take us a few weeks to get ready to have company come over. Because of that, I have put together a weekly checklist of things that will

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05162666819768864469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041018811899400972.post-45168505305533078692011-08-15T12:25:00.000-06:002011-08-15T12:25:16.181-06:00Consignment Pickup and Yard Sale

Lst night, I went to pick up the items that did not sell during the weekend's JBF Consignment sale, and I'm happy to say that, most items sold; especially the higher ticketed items. This, unfortunately, leaves me more items to sell at our ONE DAY YARD SALE on Sunday, August 21st from 7am - 4pm. Biggest portion of items will be boy's clothes (sizes NB - 24 months)- hundreds!! Electronics

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